December weather forecastMount Benson, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Mount Benson, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and an average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

December's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F) in November to a moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F). December witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Mount Benson, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.8 days and collects up to 314mm (12.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:33 pm ACDT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in December translates into this advice:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

In Mount Benson, in December, the average high-temperature is 25.9°C (78.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.3°C (54.1°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Benson, Australia, is 61%.

In Mount Benson, Australia, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year in Mount Benson, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 14h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Benson, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:33 pm ACDT.

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Mount Benson, Australia, is 10h.

The months with the highest UV index in Mount Benson, Australia, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mount Benson is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Mount Benson, Australia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (8km).